Hello sweet friends!
Time to celebrate the 4th. of July again and the year is running away from us like a tornado!
I can just imagine all the fun you all must be planning for it. BBQs, picnics, eating outdoors, family gatherings.
I remember all the wonderful times growing up in Astoria I had 4th. of July with family and friends.
Here in Cuenca-Ecuador there's lots going on in the restaurants to celebrate 4th. of July because of all the Americans expats that are retiring here; No1 place in the World too.
Sometimes we go out with friends because my best friend Stephanie and me are American.
Way back when I first lived here, I met some lovely American girls that were already living here because their hubbies were Ecuadorian and they welcomed me with open arms and we'd get together for picnics a few times.
We were just together the other day for a "Gringa Tea" lol!
It's what we called our teas since...hehehe
This year I will be celebrating it with mother and hubby. When my girls were small we did a lot of celebrating with BBQ and all. We lived in a big house, with lots of grounds for gardens and patio.
Happy 4th. of July to Everyone in the USA and may God Bless AMERICA.
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| And I also baked a 'Best Vanilla Cake Ever' |
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| Cobalt blue ceramic chargers, cute stripes and star dinner plates my DD Sofie just brought me from Florida. Red ceramic salad plates and finally red transferware JBros. teacups and saucers. |
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| The table topper is my old American flag. Blue glasses and star bread plates. |
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| Best Vanilla Cake. Recipe is at the end of this post, if you would like. I usually make it in a loaf pan, but I wanted to decorate it so I opted for a square shaped one. |
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| My rustic tool box with some red, blue and white plates and "Liberty Blue" plates flanking the caddy. My USA candles are sure burning every year...hahahaa...need to get new ones for next 4th. |
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| In the evening the candles are lit. |
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| Red, white and blue star candles too. (not in that order, it seems) |
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Every time I pass the buffet I get giddy looking at my new find, this gorgeous Shannon cake plate with dome. Now here celebrating the 4th. of July too.
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Ok, now the cake is in the table, ready to be cut! I recommend it, it's so easy and so delicious, we love it and so does mother who will be here to spend the day with us, as she does every Wednesday. Thank you for your sweet and kind comments, as you always make my day! Thanking the lovely hostesses for having me at their great parties. I specially would love to thank the generous hostesses for making me so happy featuring me. Sunday Showcase and Make it Pretty Monday www.thededicatedhouse.com Simple and Sweet Fridays http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com HAPPY 4th. of JULY!!! LOVE, FABBY |
Best Vanilla Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; add vanilla and salt. With mixer on low, gradually add flour, beating just until combined (do not overmix).
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour (tent with aluminum foil if browning too quickly). Let cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack, and turn upright to cool completely.
I will be joining this week:
Make it Pretty Monday www.thededicatedhouse.com
102+4th. of July Desserts http://thecottagemarket.com
Tuesdays with a Twist http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com
The Chain Linky CLIMB http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com
Tablescape Thursday http://betweennapsontheporch.net
What's it Wednesday http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Wake Up Wednesday http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com
Wednesday Blog Hop www.clairejustinexoxo.com
Villabarnes: VINTAGE INSPIRATION Party www.villabarnes.com
Wow Us Wednesday www.savvysouthernstyle.net
The (not just) www.hopeineveryseason.com
Home and Garden Thursday www.adelightsomelife.com
Share Your Style http://northernnesting.blogspot.com
It's a Party http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
Share Yours Cup Thursday http://jannolson.blogspot.com
Create it Thursday www.lambertslately.com
Simple and Sweet Fridays http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Home Sweet Home http://thechgarmofhome.blogspot.com
Foodie Friday & Everything else http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com
Grace at Home www.impartinggrace.com
Anything BLUE Friday www.thededicatedhouse.com
PATRIOTIC Link Party www.commonground-do.com
A Morning Cup of Joe http://thecottagemarket.com
PINK Saturday http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com
Saturday Sparks Linky Party http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com
Sundays Down Under Linky party www.natashainoz.com
Silver Pennies Sunday www.findingsilverpennies.com
Amaze Me Monday www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com
MMM#285 BLOCK Party www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com
